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lifting

/ˈlɪft.ɪŋ/
Meanings

  • The act of raising a weight or an object from the ground or from a lower position.

    - "He performed a powerful lifting of 200 kilograms."
    - "With her delicate touch, she lifted the porcelain vase from the shelf."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈlɪft.ɪŋ/



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Synonyms

facelift , weightlifting
Rhymes
Words rhyming with lifting
lifting , drifting , sifting , shifting , rifting , lifting off , hovering , flifting , flotting , hefting , hoisting , pulling up , raising , towing up , winching
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. Lifting (en) : The act of raising a weight or an object from the ground or from a lower position.

  2. Lifting (es) : La actividad de levantar un peso o un objeto desde el suelo o desde una posición inferior.

Variants
List of all variants of lifting that leads to same result
lift , liftable , lifted , lifter , lifters , lifting , lifts , heavy lifting , heavy liftings , face-lift , face-lifted , face-lifting , face-lifts , facelift , facelifted , facelifting , facelifts , face lift , face lifted , face lifting , face lifts , weight lifter , weight lifters , weight lifting , weight liftings , lift down , lifted down , lifting down , lifts down
Forms
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The various forms of the word 'lifting' include: lifting (present tense), lifted (past tense), lifting up (present participle), lifted off (past participle), and hoisting (another synonym for lifting).

Etymology
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The word 'lifting' is derived from the Old English word 'heafian', which means 'to lift, to heave'. The word underwent various changes throughout the Middle English and Early Modern English periods.

Related Concepts
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  1. Heaving: Heaving is a synonym for lifting, and it refers to the act of raising a weight or an object from a lower position or from the ground. Heaving is commonly used in the context of maritime and heavy lifting operations, as well as in the context of physical training and exercise.

  2. Winching: Winching is a type of lifting operation that involves the use of a winch to raise or lower a load. Winching is commonly used in heavy lifting operations, such as in construction, mining, and marine industries. Winching can also be used for rescues, such as in the case of a stranded vehicle or a person trapped in a confined space.

Culture
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In various cultures, lifting has been an essential part of daily life, spiritual practices, and physical training. For example, in ancient Egypt, lifting heavy stones was a crucial part of the construction process of the pyramids. In Hinduism, lifting the Shiva Lingam during rituals is considered an act of purification and devotion. In modern times, lifting heavy weights as part of physical training has gained widespread popularity and acceptance as an effective means of building strength, endurance, and athleticism.

How to Memorize "lifting"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize the act of lifting a weight or an object from the ground or from a lower position. Imagine the effort and the power required to raise the load. Visualize the different forms of lifting, such as lifting with the back, lifting with the legs, and lifting with the arms. Visualize the safety precautions and the techniques used to ensure a safe and effective lifting operation.

  2. associate

    - Associate the act of lifting with various concepts and ideas. For example, you can associate lifting with the concepts of strength, power, endurance, and athleticism. You can also associate lifting with the concepts of safety, prevention, technique, and efficiency. Additionally, you can associate lifting with various industries, occupations, and activities, such as construction, manufacturing, mining, agriculture, sports, fitness, and military training.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use various mnemonic techniques to help memorize the act of lifting. For example, you can use the acronym LIFT to remember the key components of the lifting process: Legs (using your legs to lift the weight), Initiate (starting the lifting motion), Foundation (maintaining a stable foundation throughout the lifting process), and Terminate (completing the lifting motion and returning to the starting position). You can also use other mnemonic techniques, such as visualization, repetition, association, rhyming, acronyms, and chunking.

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